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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 541.77 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 541.77 and 207.10 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 541.77 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/541.77 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 541.77 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 112,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199.21/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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